On This Day in History February 7, 2022

Historical Events 1238  The Mongols burn the Russian city of Vladimir 1301  Edward of Caernarfon (later Edward II) becomes the first (English) Prince of Wales 1842  Battle of Debre Tabor: Ras Ali Alula, Regent of the Emperor of Ethiopia defeats warlord Wube Haile Maryam of Semien 1856  Colonial Tasmanian Parliament passes the 1st piece of legislation (the Electoral Act of 1856) anywhere in the world providing for elections by way of a secret ballot 1991  The IRA launches a mortar attack on 10 Downing Street during a cabinet meeting. 1992  Maastricht Treaty signed by 12 countries from the European Community (EC) to create the European Union (EU) More Historical Events Famous Birthdays Ashton Kutcher 44th Birthday Charles Dickens 1812 - 1870 Garth Brooks 60th Birthday John Deere 1804 - 1886 More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths Anne Morrow Lindbergh 1906 - 2001 Harvey Firestone 1868 - 1938 More Famous Deaths